David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF).

The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state.

“David Richardson has been a relentless champion for working families in the Florida Legislature, and we are confident that he will continue to put their interests first when he’s elected to Congress,” DPCF President Susan Smith said.

“I am proud to be recognized for my progressive bona fides,” Richardson said. “This election isn’t about choosing just any Democrat, but the right Democrat.

“In this race, that means a true progressive who will fight for the truly progressive reforms this country needs.”

Richardson has treated Shalala as his main competition, releasing several ads during the primary attempting to paint her as insufficiently liberal. He repeated those criticisms at a POLITICO event last week, where he said of Shalala, “She wants to call herself a progressive now, and that’s just phony … She’s a corporate Democrat; she’s part of the establishment.”

Ryan Nicol covers news out of South Florida for Florida Politics. Ryan is a native Floridian who attended undergrad at Nova Southeastern University before moving on to law school at Florida State. After graduating with a law degree he moved into the news industry, working in TV News as a writer and producer, along with some freelance writing work. If you'd like to contact him, send an email to ryan.t.nicol@gmail.com.

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